EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[AUGUST 1st 2007]

+ If one "maintains" the natural [fleshly] fear of failing to give Me the glory and, thus, are continually attempting to explain their every word and action [in a spirit of self-justification] then it is certain [a sure sign] that a much deeper work of the Cross needs to be done in their life. For while "outwardly" their words and actions may seem [appear] to be a word or act of "reverence", in reality, the undealt with ground in them is causing them to be held captive by a "spirit of fear" [John 12:43]. Any in "leadership" who yet remain in this position would do well to set themselves entirely apart unto My Word and My Spirit in order that I might reveal to them the "fullness" of who they are in Christ. For truly I say to you, as those in leadership "receive" the necessary revelation of who they truly are in Christ they shall no longer have any fear what "flesh and blood" may think, as they minister My Word in power! And although it is certain that there shall be some who "accuse" them of arrogance and self-exaltation, in reality they shall be found exercising an "absolute faith" [dependence] working through the perfect love that abides within their heart, and this pleases Me to a great degree. And thus, I shall confirm the words they speak and the actions they carry out with great signs and wonders, and the eyes of their "accusers" shall be opened wide! For it is time for every last trace of a "sin-consciousness" to be removed from the midst of all those who truly love Me.

+ Any time that one "aligns" themselves [agreement in "sympathy" - unbelief] with one who is being held captive by a "spirit of fear" then they shall surely "prolong" the captivity of the aforementioned "captive". It is only as one abides in a steadfast love - refusing to allow themselves to be moved in any way by what those they are ministering to might say or do that the "chains of bondage" will be totally dissolved in their perfect intercession.

+ If My children would obey the command to meditate in My Word day and night then the "entrance" of that Word shall surely produce the needed light to both expose and set them free from "any" and "every" ground of unforgiveness [bitterness] within them.

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[AUGUST 2nd 2007]

+ "One cannot continually "fall short of the Glory" [maintain sin in their lives] and consider themselves a "fully functional" part of the "Glorious [True] Church".

+ Tell My children to stop forming their own "safety net", and step out into the clear, deep water of the fullness [absoluteness] of faith [love].

+ If one goes around "apologizing" for walking in love [faith - obedience] then it is certain that they have already departed from the love walk [through compromise].

+ The product of fear and selfishness is "always" sin [Romans 14:23b]!

+ The "spirit of consecration" [a strong desire to separate oneself unto Me in the "inner chamber"] shall rest heavily upon all those who cross the path of My holy apostles and prophets in this season.

+ The power of My love is both effectual and "real"!

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[AUGUST 3rd 2007]

+ Rebuke the "symptoms" but reject the "root"!

+ All anxiousness and worry creeping into one's prayer life is rooted and grounded in self-seeking [what "they" desire for the one they are interceding for]. It is only an "abiding" obedience in one's life that will produce holy prayers on their part, and "My best" [My highest purpose and will] in the life of the one[s] that they are interceding for.

+ As one believes on the precious Sacrifice and Resurrection of My Dear Son they become the "righteousness of God" in My sight. But it is only as they "abide" in the "Anointed One and His Anointing" that they shall have the assurance in their heart that "every" word they speak and "every" action they take is the product of a "righteousness-consciousness" abiding within them - a position that assures that everything they say and do releases the anointing [force] of righteousness.

Truly I say to you, in this last hour I am raising up a group who shall minister "absolute truth" in the fullness of conviction [the fullness of My power and love] and, as they go forth with My "compassion" burning in their heart, the yoke-destroying, burden-removing power abiding within them shall be continually released upon all who cross their path. And "miracles" such as the earth has never seen before shall manifest to a continually greater degree, and Satan and his forces shall experience a "terror" that I have reserved for him until this time. For is it not written,

"Behold, the tempest of the Lord! Wrath has gone forth, a sweeping [raging] tempest; it will burst on the head of the wicked. The fierce anger of the Lord will not turn back until He has performed and until He has accomplished the intent of His heart; in the latter days you will understand this"?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Jeremiah 30:23-24

        Truly I say to you, it is a most dangerous thing for any of My children to align themselves in "any" way with the "lies" of the Evil One. For in this time I shall send forth My holy apostles and prophets to "root out" and expose "any" and "all" corruption in the "leadership" of My people. For My pure and perfect light shall radiate from the very "core" of My holy bondservants and handmaidens I send forth, and all those who continue to stand in their rebellion shall come face to face with My wrath. For it is written,

"For in it [the revelation of the gospel of the Kingdom] the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, 'the righteous man shall live by faith. For the wrath of God is revealed from Heaven against "all" ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the Truth in unrighteousness!"

Romans 1:17-18

        Let this one thing become perfectly clear in the hearts of all those who truly love Me: Cast down "any" ground of self-desire for if it is not cast down in a "spirit of true repentance" then the "leaven" of it [unrighteousness] shall surely consume them, and they shall become "impotent" in the face of Satan's "assignment of destruction and death" against them.

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[AUGUST 4th 2007]

+ The fear of man [the fear of what others "think"] precludes one walking in the "fullness" of the ministry that I have called them to. It is only as one abides in perfect obedience that enables Me to bring forth the "necessary confrontation" - that is, they shall be brought face to face with the "ground of fear" - and as they speak the perfect words of faith and love in a spirit of non-compromise, that love shall "cast out" [push aside] all fear! Truly I say to you, all those of My children who will persevere in this shall be found fit and ready for "front-line action" in this season of warfare against Satan and his forces!".

+ Fear blocks the "release" of the anointing abiding within [1 John 2:27].

+ Any "wrong" [inordinate; out of My order;] relationship with "flesh and blood" begins in a wrong [inordinate; out of My order;] relationship with Me.

+ The retaining of "any" element of self-desire precludes the receiving of the "necessary" revelation [light] in any given moment.

+ When one withdraws money out of an "earthly" [worldly] bank account it decreases. When one withdraws money from a "heavenly" bank account [Kingdom finances] - in obedience to Me - it increases.

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[AUGUST 5th 2007]

+ To the degree that one "conforms" [in their heart and mind] to the "world" and its ways it is to that degree that they are in bondage to [and under the "authority" of ]  that system [in disobedience] - rather than the authority of My Kingdom [in obedience].

+ Many of My children have spent so much time with their feet firmly entrenched in the "world" [and its ways] that they have retained some of its darkness and "authority" [an abiding fear that fuels the need to dominate [control] from that "position" of false authority] in their lives. I offer any one of My children a clear and deep revelation of what "authority" truly is, and what it means to be a true delegated authority in My Kingdom if they will give Me "proper place" in their lives continually.

+ Those of My children who are walking apart from a "revelation" of My Will [Word] in disobedience become "desperate" to justify themselves when their "very existence" [self-agenda - self-desire] is threatened in any way. This will be seen clearly in this season as My anointed ones continually - through the holy fire abiding within them - radiate divine light wherever I send them [Malachi 4:1-3]. This will surely produce much "rampant emotionalism" [anger and irrationality] in those who have "maintained" any element of  "rebellion". But, at the same time, it will lead many [who are faithful in their heart of hearts] into a deep and thorough repentance as they turn from the fear and darkness that held them - in obedience.

+ The place of "abiding" in love [faith - obedience] is the place wherein one will exhibit a true "giving" - spirit, soul, body, and financially.

+ "Gethsemane" is a type and symbol [pattern] to My holy bondservants and handmaidens of that "final and absolute decision" to exercise [abide in] an "obedience unto death" [self-denial; the acceptance of My will at all cost to oneself].

+ There shall be "no stone left unturned" in this final hour [1 Corinthians 3:13].

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[AUGUST 6th 2007]

+ The "law [principle] of perfect obedience" [love] states this: that "any" word or act [and the physical circumstances produced thereof] that has its origin in My love - and is therefore a product of My highest purpose - is "always" the highest "law" [order] and it will supercede "every" law of "man" that is not in perfect accordance with My Will [Word].

+ The failure of many to discern the significance of "crowns" [1 Peter 5:4] has been due to a "mental ascension" of My Plan for a Glorious Church - a holy people who "abide" in the fullness of their precious inheritance, in Christ. Because they have "maintained" a "sin-consciousness" they have perpetuated the lie that the greatest part of one's inheritance is after they depart their "physical existence". But truly I say to you, I have a warfare to wage and a severe judgement to "exact" and, therefore, I shall continually reveal My Provision [the Christ] in His absoluteness in these last days! This "warfare" that My remnant Church will wage in this last hour is found in a "type and symbol" in the Israelites as they entered "deeper and deeper" into the "promised land" - the "essence" of the type and symbol being that other than the acts of obedience required of them they literally had to do nothing themselves [in their own understanding and strength]. For in their obedience My "power" was released, and no enemy could stand before them [Deuteronomy 11:25], and truly I say to you, so shall it be in this very last of the last hour - the "final stretch" to the "fullness of Glory"!

+ Many of My children "think" that they have "arrived" but truly I say to you, before one can "arrive" [in the fullness of their Kingdom-position, and destiny in Christ] they must first "depart" [the world and its ways].

+ Tell My children to make certain that their "Word level" is higher than their "world level"! For it is certain that this shall be the deciding "factor" between absolute victory and absolute defeat - in "any" given situation - in this last hour.

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[AUGUST 7th 2007]

+ My Word is to be preached [ministered] in the power of resurrection, and the authority of ascension - in the Spirit of the Cross.

+ All "self-effort" [leaning upon one's own understanding] is rooted and grounded in a fear and mistrust of Me - and My Word.

+ A "single eye" will always reveal [and produce] the true motivation of one's heart in their time spent with Me in the "inner chamber".

+ There is no "real" wisdom or "real" power in lies! There is no "real" wisdom and there is no "real" power in fear [1 Corinthians 18-25]. For worldly wisdom and fear, and the exercising thereof, is foolishness in My sight - and in the light of the glorious Provision I have made in My Beloved Son.

+ A "stronghold" is a demonically-influenced "pattern" of thinking [mind-set].

+ This season shall bring forth the manifestation of the "fullness" of the office of the apostle and, because of this, every other office of the five-fold ministry shall begin to reach its "full manifestation" in the remnant Church throughout the nations. This shall not only begin a "rapid" birth and expansion of all five offices [ministry gifts] within the congregations of the righteous, it will cause [as in a supernatural "chain reaction"] all those whose heart is wholly given to Me to enter into the fullness of their Kingdom-position - as they "partake" of the "special anointings" upon this first of the last wave of My holy apostles and prophets.

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[AUGUST 8th 2007]


+ A "spirit of stubbornness" always operates from a "deeply-rooted" ground of fear! And because this ground is so deeply-rooted [due to many years of Satan and his forces building that stronghold] it will take an "abiding diligence" in fasting [entering into the fasted life] and prayer. Many of My children are in a place wherein they "know" what the next step[s] in their spiritual walk should be but because of this stronghold in their lives they "feel" helpless to carry out what they know [by revelation] would be the best course of action. Again, it will take great diligence in the area of fasting [entering into the fasted life], and time spent in the "inner chamber" with Me for one to enter into perfect liberty.

+ As one enters into the place of abiding in perfect obedience [love] - thus, rising above every scheme of this "spirit" [the spirit of stubbornness] to keep them in bondage to the lower [soul] life - the "floodgates" shall open and the anointing abiding within them shall begin to be poured forth in "full measure" and "power" in this season.

+ One of the chief characteristics of the spirit of stubbornness is procrastination.

+ "Condemnation" and "accusation" are two ploys of the Devil to get one's eyes upon themselves - and, thus, off of My Word [Hebrews 12:2].

"ploy" - maneuver or strategy;

+ The greatest honour [and authority] that I can bestow upon My beloved handmaidens and bondservants is to entrust the "hearts" of My precious children to them for the distinct purpose of leading [helping] them enter into the fullness of their destiny, in Christ.

+ There is no "excellence" of [in] ministry apart from Christ - the Anointed One and His Anointing.

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[AUGUST 9th 2007]

+ All false religion [James 1:26-27] continually strives to "justify" itself and its "doctrines" because all false religion is "built" on a mental ascension of My person [character] and My Word as opposed to a "revelation" of My person [character] and My Word.

+ "Revelation knowledge" without "compassion" [love] is a tool in the hands of the Enemy and his forces.

+ All "emotional attachments" perpetuate "self-desire", and the continual application of a "spirit of mental ascension" [leaning upon one's own understanding] which serves only to both maintain and bring to pass its self-serving goal. This "goal" is never My will, but rather the will of the Evil One for the destruction of that one's relationship with Me [and others in the Body] - and their life and ministry.

+ If one  "chooses" to "curse" My true work in this hour - in their stubbornness and rebelliousness towards Me - then they shall bring a "curse" upon themselves through their "alignment" with Satan and his lies.

+ Those who "maintain" a steadfast adherence to fellowship with the "world" in this hour shall be caught in a "strong current" [undertow] of darkness [Isaiah 60:2a] that shall draw them ever deeper towards, and into, the destruction of their dreams, the destruction of their ministry, and first and foremost the destruction of their personal fellowship with Me in the "inner chamber".

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[AUGUST 10th 2007]

+ There is no greater disrespect that one can show to Me - or to My Word -  than to "hold" to "any" form of unforgiveness!

+ To "mentally ascend" to the earthly life and ministry of My Dear Son will surely cause My people to take the "practical aspects" of daily living into their "own" hands - through a definite leaning upon their own understanding. Encourage My people to fellowship with Me in the "inner chamber" that I might reveal to them just how similar the circumstances concerning My Son's "earthly family" are with the circumstances they are facing as they enter out into the fullness of ministry - forsaking all to follow Him.

+ Always remember this:  Satan does not have unlimited "resources"- I do!

It is the Anointing that "gives" the inheritance [leads one into, and empowers one to walk in the fullness of their salvation].

+ The prerequisite to My people being "elevated" in their own lives is to get their eyes off of themselves, and onto Me [My Word].

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[AUGUST 11th 2007]

+ One needs to walk in the "fullness" of the provision [Covenant] that I have made for them in Christ [the Anointed One and His Anointing] - in order to fulfil the "fullness" of the ministry [destiny ]that I have called them to.

+ There is a task[s] to carry out, and a "warfare" to be waged in this most critical hour!

+ There is no "self-sufficiency" in Heaven - nor is there any "self-sufficiency" in the Kingdom.

+ My children can bear no "fruit" in the edification of My Church or the  establishment of My Kingdom in the earth apart from "revelation" - and a continued obedience to that revelation[s].

+ "Self-justification" - in any form - has nothing to do with the exercising of faith or love.

+ It is only a perfect love that casts out "all" selfishness [fear-pride]. If one "believes" that they can stand in the pulpit to minister My Word while "maintaining" a lackadaisical [negligent] attitude in their diligence concerning obedience in the practical affairs of their daily life then they are deceived! For truly I say to you, for My Church to reach the fullness of the physical manifestation of My Glory in their midst [the Glorious Church] EVERY word that goes forth from every pulpit must be ministered in the "fullness of conviction" [absolute truth in the unhindered power of My Spirit]. For it is only in this way that My people can be continually "elevated" to their "proper spiritual positioning" in this hour. Hence, the great importance of each and every one of My children being found partaking of that which comes from only from a "true" spiritual environment - both individually and corporately.

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[AUGUST 12th 2007]

+ If I have placed two of My children "close together" [divinely connected them for the purposes of My Kingdom] it is not that they might "derive" any form of soulish, fleshly comfort [soulish gratification; "outer" consolation] or security [dependence upon flesh and blood apart from Me for any reason - in a "spirit of self-sufficiency"]. It is for this purpose and this purpose alone: that they might "learn" to love Me with all of their heart, and "love one another" - and, in learning to love one another, learn to love all those who cross their path.

+ How can one ever enter into the place of  "abiding" in perfect obedience if they "allow" Satan "control" over "any" facet [aspect] of their lives?

+ The Spirit of the Cross denies "self-desire" - but "perpetuates" godly desire.

"perpetuate" - to make perpetual or enduring; to cause to remain known, current;

+ A parent - at any given time - is either "ministering" to their children in the Spirit of love or the spirit of fear.

+ Many of My people are sometimes moved by fear but I "never" am [2 Timothy 1:7]!

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[AUGUST 13th 2007]


+ If one of My children "allows" themselves to be controlled by a "self-exaltive" spirit or a "spirit of mental ascension" then, when they hear the anointed word that I have sent forth through My "ministers" to "correct" them, it shall always "appear" to them that My vessel is exalting themselves above  [condemning] them when, in reality it is the conviction of the Holy Spirit confronting any self-desire and rebellion within them.

+ The "maintaining" of any ground of unforgiveness is a blatant denial and contempt for the Blood of Jesus.

+ One is either going to be found being motivated by the "love of money" or the love of Me - in any given moment.

+ There comes a point wherein - if I allow My patience and My mercy to "hover" over the lives of any given "rebellious one" then I would be lending a hand to Satan and his schemes for their destruction! For in their rebelliousness they have "allowed" themselves to be used freely by Satan to come against My anointed ones, and I shall not stand for that in any way! And because they have held to their darkness, and their thirst for "vainglory", they have become "enemies of the Cross",   and thus their every word and action serves only to hinder greatly the edification of My people and the establisment of My Kingdom in the earth. Tell all those who cross your path to "remember Korah's rebellion" [Numbers 15:37-16:50]! For truly I say to you, the "fullness of time" has come, and all things that are apart from Christ in the midst of My people shall be judged [exposed] - without exception.

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[AUGUST 14th 2007]


+ If one of My children commits a sin against another one of My children, then, if that one whom the sin was committed against does not walk in love [acts and obeys Me in both word and deed concerning the one that sinned against them] even though they may not "outwardly" express "hatred" or "offendedness" their failure to "act" in perfect love surely indicates an "inward" unforgiveness which shall surely manifest itself through the releasing of a negative [unrighteous] force[s] and thus, rather than believing My "best" for the one that sinned against them, they shall be found to be exercising a "form of hatred" towards them in a spirit of "self-righteousness and self-justification.

+ There are many in "leadership" that "seem" to be prospering in their "allegiance" to the world and its ways. But truly I say to you, their "time" is up.

+ If one will only remove the "sin" from their lives then they will not find themselves in fear in the "presence" of My holy bondservants and handmaidens in this hour - and, thus they will be able to partake of the revelations being spoken through them from My Throne Room.

+ It is the "anointing" [the Holy Spirit] that sanctifies.

"sanctify" - to set apart as holy or for holy purposes; consecrate; to purify or make holy;

+ All of the "pursuits" of the flesh are ungodly - and are rooted and grounded in a desire for that which is apart from Me [My Will].

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[AUGUST 15th 2007]


+ Fretting [anxiety] and worry are two "luxuries" that My children cannot afford!

"luxury" - anything that ministers to comfort or pleasure but is not a necessity to life, health etc;  free indulgence in that which is extremely gratifying;

+ My children must forsake their "Plan B" mentality in this hour. For I have only one Will - and one path for each and every one of My children to both enter into and fulfil the fullness of their destiny in Christ.

+ It is quite simple. If My children are going to allow themselves to be held captive by a spirit of fear [pride] - to any degree - then Satan shall surely use them in some way to hinder or to persecute those of My children who are truly seeking first My kingdom, and to be righteously motivated at all times.

+ The "flesh" always seeks its own "comfort" first and foremost.

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[AUGUST 16th 2007]


+ True prosperity is having the supernatural ability to apply My Word in every facet of life [spirit, soul, body, and financially] - for oneself, and for all who cross their path.

+ It shall come to pass in these very last days that mankind shall seek their answers in the wisdom of the world to such a great extent that their eyes shall be blinded, and despite tremendous manifestations of My power they will not "see" because of the hardness of their hearts. Many of My children shall be found "worshipping" Me with their lips, but their hearts will be found far from Me. In reality, they seek only to satisfy their own selfish lusts and desires without thought or concern for My Word [Will]. But many shall repent and turn from their evil ways, and seek only My face; and they shall be prepared as vessels unto My glory; and in a short while I shall see before Me, My beloved Bride, full of glory, perfect in every way; My Church - spotless and unblemished. Only stay close to My heart, and each one of you shall be prepared perfectly for that day, and in that blessed day all of Heaven rejoices!

+ For too long many of My children have settled for "second" best! My Will for them is perfect, and I say to you that any who "maintain" a desire in their hearts to walk outside that Will, shall reap the convicting fire of My Spirit as their due - with a view to them entering into a deep and immediate repentance. For I say to you this day that I, the Lord your God, am preparing My Glorious Church, and it is certain that "nothing shall stand" in hindrance to My plans.

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[AUGUST 17th 2007]


+ With each passing day the outpouring of My Spirit on all flesh shall not decrease, but increase. Signs and wonders shall begin to manifest themselves in this hour to a degree that human eyes have never seen. Draw near to Me, My children, and allow your hearts to be open vessels of My love and power. For as I have said in My Word, out of your spirits shall flow rivers [torrents] of living water; and it is indeed the time of the great outpouring of My Spirit. I say to you this day, do not "rely" on your physical senses in these last days, but rather keep the "revelation[s]" of My Word burning in your heart. Satan has retreated in great fear [terror] before My remnant Church - now go forth continuing to tear down strongholds, and rebuilding that which he [the Evil One] has left behind. Behold, I have heard the persistent and faithful prayers of My children, and I shall answer those prayers in ways that no flesh and blood could have foreseen. For the days in which it "seemed" My people prospered in their sin are at an end, and I have prepared a mighty army that will go forth in My name, to take back those things the thief has stolen from those who are faithful to Me. Be not influenced in any way by the spirit of the world, for the consuming fire of My Spirit shall manifest mightily in these last days, and "all" the works of My children that were done apart from My Spirit shall be both exposed and consumed. Consecrate yourselves, for in these days I shall do great signs and wonders among you. Rejoice, all those who have been persecuted greatly for righteousness' sake - for the day of your great vindication draws near!

+ There have always been "attempts" to silence the voice of the prophets, and there always will be until the Evil One reaches his final destiny [Revelation 20:10].

+ I say to you My beloved ones, keep the eyes of your heart upon those Words that I speak to you. For many of My children seek in areas where I would not have them. I have prepared a path for each one of those who belong to Me, and as they are faithful to be led by My Spirit, moment by moment, I will surely reveal "things to come" to them, according to My highest purpose. Let it be clearly understood that should one seek to understand the things that are to come, in their own understanding [through a mental ascension to My Word], they will "surely" be deceived by the Evil One. Many are the lies and false teachings that have spread forth amongst My people - UP UNTIL THIS TIME. Let each one of  My beloved children be found seeking My Will [Word] in all things - for in doing this, they shall know the truth [in any given moment], and come to abide in the "perfect liberty" that is theirs, in Christ [2 Corinthians 3:17].

JESUS:

        If I was to leave Heaven this moment, and come and dwell on earth, would I walk in bondage to any form of the law of sin and death?

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[AUGUST 18th 2007]


+ As My children begin to assimilate My Word into their spirit [inner man], I shall be enabled to reveal to them the deepest thoughts and intentions of My heart - and I will satisfy their desires even in the scorched places, and I will guide them continually in this final hour. But many turn their gaze from Me and harden their hearts against Me - having been held captive by the Evil One to do his will. Truly, truly I say to you, the consuming fire of My Spirit will cause My children to either run closer to Me or farther from Me in this season of the "former and the latter" rains. But whatever choice is made, it shall be their own. For I will not usurp the will of one who has had My anointed Word put forth to them for, in having the truth revealed to their heart, they must "choose to believe" what I have spoken [concerning My will for them - both individually and corporately] or they will surely continue to lean upon their own understanding, and follow their own selfish ambitions. For truly I say to you, that if My children do not believe that what I "will" is best for them, then they, themselves, will attempt to formulate their "own" destiny. Rejoice! For I have raised up many who will put forth My Word [Will] in power in this Third Day, and My children will once again cry out Abba, Father, from their heart. For, in the past, I have been maligned falsely as one who does not meet the needs of His children; but truly I say to you, I shall bring "superabundant prosperity" - such as the world has never seen - upon those who "abide" in My Word. For in this last hour, the "absolute truth" of My Word flowing forth from the Throne Room shall set free all those who truly love Me - from the bondage which, up until this time, they have "allowed" themselves to be chained with [Acts 2:17-21].

+ Some of My children - even ones who have been baptized in My Spirit - walk with Me in faith to a certain point, yet in them remains the desire to grasp [hold to] those elements that are seen and experienced through their five physical senses. Every one of My children must seek My face [revelation] in all things for I desire to bless them in "all" they set out to do in obedience. But I will in no way bless those actions that initiate from "self", and surely Satan continues to deceive those who rely upon their "own" wisdom [darkened understanding]. It is for this reason that I call My people to consecrate themselves wholly unto Me in this most critical season, and give Satan no further opportunity - in them or through them.

+ One never truly realizes that a certain thing is wrong until it is realized from the heart - in the light of the revelation of My Word [Will].

+ Behold what man has built, I am about to tear down and what he has planted, I am about to uproot! Are you seeking great things for yourselves? Do not seek them! For behold I am going to allow disaster, and cause failure, to come upon ALL of the works of the flesh in the midst of My people. Therefore I say to you this day, repent of your ways and return to Me - your First Love. For it is written, "To those who are led by My Spirit, these are truly My sons and daughters" [Romans 8:14].

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[AUGUST 19th 2007]


+ The "world" [system] is anywhere [and over anything] in this planet where the law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus is not in force.

+ The highest form of faith is faith in [a revelation of] My Word [and His authority alone] - with no other evidence [physical] "needed" to support it.

+ My children need to realize, first and foremost, as they set out to do those tasks I have placed before them, that their battle is not against "flesh and blood"! As My children have this portion of My Word revealed to them by My Spirit they will no longer be hindered or defeated. For they will no longer rely on their five physical senses, and Satan will be given no opportunity to work. Truly I say to you when one does not seek to rely on their five physical senses, they shall surely be found relying wholly upon My Word, and "then" they will walk in perfect accordance with My Will at every turn, and nothing shall sway them.

+ There will come a day, My children, when men will flee in terror from your "presence".  For no sin will be able to stand in the presence of My Spirit, and from you shall flow not just trickles of living water, but torrents that will flood out upon all flesh [John 7:38]. And, through this process, My spotless and unblemished Church - full of My glory - shall stand before Me. Blessed are those who serve Me and walk uprightly before Me in this hour, for they shall ride the crest of this great flood of My Spirit in the earth, and greatly shall they be exalted in the carrying out of My Will [Word]!

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[AUGUST 20th 2007]

+ "Evil tidings" [Psalm 112] are those tidings which come directly as a result of an attack by the Evil One on a person, and are brought to the child of God with the sole purpose of getting them to act on or meditate in fear - Satan and his forces being behind the whole operation. It is for this reason that, in this last hour, My children must "establish" their hearts in My Word. Every "circumstance" that happens in this last hour will clearly be seen as a direct result of obedience or disobedience to My Word.

+ The attitude in the natural of "all or nothing" leaves one open to deception. For if one is found depending on their own strength in any way it opens the door wide  for failure. When My children miss the mark I expect them to realize that it is because they have been relying on their own understanding; but if they have allowed themselves to be deceived by the Evil One they need only to confess their sin, be cleansed and continue on in whatever area they were in as though nothing had happened [1 John 1:9]. For once My children are cleansed by the Blood of the Lamb, I no longer have any record of their transgression, and Satan will soon realize that no matter what he tries against them will fail and he will leave for better opportunity - and My children, having done all to stand, will surely stand.

+ I have heard the prayers of My faithful and obedient children, and many will repent and take their place in My perfect will in this hour, because of their intercessions.

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[AUGUST 21st 2007]


+ As My children allow Me to meet even their smallest needs to the most minute detail, they will experience a deeper revelation of My love for them, and by practicing this habit of total reliance on Me for all things, they will truly learn to walk by faith and not by sight, for faith comes by hearing and hearing by My Word. What most of My children do not realize is that I am communicating with all of My children all of the time; but Satan has used the ground of "false" humility [unworthiness in My sight] to deceive My children, and to rob them of My blessing and fellowship. I say to you that those of My children who allow themselves to remain in bondage to a "sin- consciousness" will not be able to walk by faith, for they deem themselves unworthy in My sight and, thus, they have not sought [with their whole heart] to be transformed by the renewing of their minds, and because of this they continue to maintain a certain reliance upon their five physical senses - rather than My Word. They have placed their hope in false idols - false idols that were born of tradition, and the doctrines of men and devils. The Evil One has deceived them to the degree that some are not able to discern correctly those words that I speak to them through My anointed handmaidens and bondservants, for My ways are higher than their ways and My thoughts are higher than their thoughts. Therefore, My children, consecrate yourselves this very day that you might serve Me from a pure heart. For truly, truly I say to you, that in this hour you will "once again" be able to distinguish between the righteous and the wicked, between the one who serves Me and the one who does not serve Me [Malachi 3:18].

+ Satan is in real trouble when he comes up against one of My children who has "revealed knowledge" that their struggle is "not" against flesh and blood - for he [Satan] has no offense or defense against them. For surely those who have this knowledge will "wield continually" the sword of the Spirit and, thus, continually put him to flight.

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[AUGUST 22nd 2007]


+ Every thought that proceeds from man's own wisdom and understanding has within it only the capacity for darkness - and is totally devoid of divine "light". It is for this reason that I call My children not to be conformed to this world and its ways, but rather that they be transformed by the renewing of their minds by My Word, on a daily basis. Some of My children have removed themselves from My Word to such a degree, that they have become "entirely dependent" upon their own understanding in every area of their lives - while "attempting" to live the life I have set out for them. In them are two forces that are diametrically opposed to one another, the flesh and the spirit of the man; and while their recreated spirit is for the most part ignored, and continually borders on the brink of spiritual starvation, their body and soul are being fed by those things that are found in this world [1 John 2:15-17]. And because of this, Satan is able to pervert the process of assimilation I have set out for My children,  and rather than being conformed to the image of My dear Son, they begin to take on the appearance of the Evil One, and pride and arrogance [haughtiness] begin to become predominant in the lives of many of My children. This ought not be so to ANY degree in the midst of My people!

As the spirit of anti-Christ is "allowed" to move amongst My people, the first attempt in his deception of them is to separate them from My Word [and My Spirit - through grieving and/or quenching], and cause them to trust in their own understanding, and to trust in ritual and false doctrines formed by the minds of men in an attempt to form a "church" [one world church - ecumenism] that operates solely in its worldly wisdom. In denying the Cross and the precious Blood of My Jesus, they bow their knee openly to the Evil One, making themselves enemies of the Most High, and reaping as their due the darkness and death that infest the "present" world system.

Have I not called My children to put on the armour of light?  Have I not delivered them from the power of darkness and transferred them to the Kingdom of My dear Son - thus allowing them to share in the inheritance of the saints in light? I say to you this day that in this most critical hour those who seek light [revelation] shall find it to a degree heretofore unseen, and those who continue to seek darkness, by their own choice, will surely be engulfed by it. For great darkness will cover the earth and deep darkness the peoples, but My glory shall appear on those of My children who continually seek My face - and the nations will surely come to their light [Isaiah 60:1-3].

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[AUGUST 23rd 2007]

+ "Ministering in love" is to deny self at all costs in order that the one being ministered to might receive those things that I have for them in that moment. As My Word is put forth it will surely succeed in the matter for which I sent it and accomplish all that I desire [Isaiah 55:10-11]. The flesh must be put aside in every respect that you might be the pure vessel I have called you to be, for in this truly there is no greater love: that one lay down their life for a friend. You have experienced the blessings of Heaven, and you know what it is to walk in My counsel, but many of My children have been deceived by the Evil One, and continue to walk in the darkness of their own understanding. You shall take all that I have taught you and minister My Word powerfully to those I lead you to - for many need deliverance, as they are perishing from a lack of the revealed knowledge of My Word [Hosea 4:6a]. Fear not My beloved ones, for I have made your paths straight, and the way I have chosen for you has been prepared from before the foundations of the earth.

+ In every endeavour, no matter how small it "seems" you must acknowledge Me in prayer [1 Thessalonians 5:17; Proverbs 3:5-6;]. It may be only seconds or it may be hours; but through this you will learn not to make one move without seeking the Greater One who resides within you. This step is most important to those seeking to abide in My perfect will. But there is also another part to this, for it will enable me to pour out My blessing and power through you to the degree I had intended, and there will be no blockages to hinder the outpouring of My Spirit upon all who cross your path.

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[AUGUST 24th 2007]


+ My "Sabbath rest" [Isaiah 58:13-14] came into reality in the earth on the day of Pentecost for it was then that My Spirit came to "dwell" in the hearts of men - and Who is My Spirit, but the Spirit of holiness. Through mental ascension and the doctrines of men [which became "hardened tradition"] many of My people, through lack of reliance upon My Spirit, began to view all things pertaining to their Christian walk through worldly eyes, and because of this reliance on the flesh, the Evil One was able to deceive My people into viewing holiness, and the consecration and perfect obedience that I have commanded and empowered them to live, as either an impossibility or - at best - they would only receive a shallow or false revelation of what it truly means to serve and obey Me.

It is for this reason that through the ages I continually raised up great men and women of faith wholly consecrated to Me, as living proof of what My Word is able to accomplish in the heart and life of one who has forsaken all to follow Me. As one studies the lives of these great bondservants and handmaidens one will clearly see that they all had one basic thing in common: they all had revealed or exact knowledge of My command to love Me with all of their heart and soul and mind and strength, and in acting on that portion of My Word, I was able to give them a deeper revelation of this throughout their lives. And as their knowledge grew they, to an even greater degree, humbled, and literally emptied, themselves that they might be consumed by My Spirit, and it was in this divine empowerment that My power and love were continually manifested in their lives.

To a very great degree, many of My children have avoided the issue of consecration and holiness, and because of this My church for the most part has allowed itself to be robbed of its true authority and power in the earth. Truly I say to you, the hour is late and what each one "seeks" continually, they will indeed find. If it be light, then will their souls and their spirits be bathed in My light - for the entrance of My Word brings light. But in seeking to be conformed to the ways of this evil world they will stumble in a spiritual darkness so great that men will cry out in despair with every fibre of their being for deliverance, and yet will continue to curse and blaspheme My Holy name because of the hardness of their hearts, and because, in their innermost being, they believe they are justified in My sight - yet through the words of their mouth and their actions they continue to deny the precious Blood of Christ and fail to acknowledge in this earth that Jesus is Lord.

I call My children to consecrate themselves wholly unto Me, and to lean heavily on My Word in this last hour - for, truly I say to you, whatever a man sows that he will also reap, and he that sows to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting, but he that sows to the flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption.

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[AUGUST 25th 2007]


+ I meet the deepest needs of those who are willing to yield to Me - those who would cease striving to meet their needs by their own power, and depend fully on My Word. In many cases I am not able to meet the needs of My children the way I desire to because some still "maintain" the job of meeting their needs themselves - in a spirit of self-sufficiency. To the degree that My children willingly yield to having their needs met by Me, to that degree they will be met - and met perfectly [superabundantly] with a view to that one entering into the fullness of their destiny. But to those who continue to strive in the flesh in this hour, they will soon see that Satan will steal from them, and destroy any avenue they attempt to take in the futility of their own darkened understanding. I desire to meet every need of My children - even to the smallest detail - but I am hindered greatly by their persistent effort to rely on their own strength, thereby denying the covenant I have made with them. I have said in My Word that I will withhold no good thing from those that walk uprightly before Me [Psalm 84:11-12], but for the most part many of My children still seek their security in the elementary things of the world - holding on to their "false security" [formed by their own hand] with such fervour that Satan is able to use them to speak out against their brothers and sisters who seek only to walk in faith - and enter into the fullness of all that I have provided for them to fulfil their calling.

I say to you this day, My children, that all who continue to blaspheme My Word [Will] - those who have been used as vessels of reproach against My true handmaidens and bondservants - shall meet with a form of judgement in this season that is both abrupt and consuming. For the time has come to remove the deceitful and wicked tongue from the midst of My people, and truly, truly I say to you every man will stand before Me and be judged for every evil word that they have not repented of [Matthew 12:36-37]. For have I not said in My Word, "Let no unwholesome [non-faith producing] word proceed from your mouth" [Ephesians 4:29]?

"blaspheme" - to speak ill of; malign;   Gk:  <blasphemos> - evil speaking;

        Truly I say to you, it is time for many of My children to come to the realization [revelation] that My Word means exactly what it says! For too long they have viewed My Word through carnal eyes [in a spirit of mental ascension] when, in reality, it is only My Spirit who can reveal the mystery of the ages, and the true prophetic timetable to them. Hold fast My beloved children, stand firm! For all shall reap according to what they have sown, and, as surely as I have spoken it, you will once again be able to distinguish between the righteous and the wicked, between the one who truly serves Me and one who does not serve Me - and, in this season I shall surely vindicate all those who have been faithful and obedient to "hold fast the vision" [Habakkuk 2:2-4].

+ "Wickedness" - those words and deeds conceived and acted upon that originated in the mind of man [Satan]. Any word or action carried out and spoken apart from My Word [and the direction and unction of My Spirit] constitutes "wickedness" [unrighteousness] in My sight.

"wicked" - evil in principle, motivation or practice;

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[AUGUST 26th 2007]


+ I shall do nothing in this last hour until I have revealed My secret counsel to My servants, the prophets [Amos 3:7]. I say to you this day that once again shall this office be exalted in the sight of all My people. For many shall return to their First Love in this season, and I will reveal both My plan and My Word [Will] through My holy prophets, and they shall be followed by astonishing signs and wonders. Wisdom shall flow forth from their lips and every word they speak shall bring forth blessing or pronounce "burning judgement" according to the path [righteousness or unrighteousness] of each one who hears. For indeed My Word is living and active, and as My servants, the prophets, speak, every man's heart shall be judged according to its deepest thoughts and intentions in this most critical hour.

+ A wise man is "cautious" and turns away from evil" [Proverbs 14:16].

Cautiousness in the child of God is that state of the heart that produces a watchful eye for My Word in every situation. This in no way denotes fear, but rather a trust in My Word, which is pleasing to Me. It is an attitude of heart that protects My children from any intrusion of evil. Caution exercised by one who is "double-minded" [James 4:8] is always rooted in fear. Caution exercised by the pure-hearted believer is always rooted and grounded in faith, and obedience to My command to be of sober spirit, and to remain alert to the wiles of the Evil One [l Peter 5:8]. In this true state of heart the only desire of the believer is to remain inside the covenant they have with Me, which was ratified by the Blood of Jesus, and they are therefore always alert in their dependence on My Word.

+ If you are not resisting Satan, you are resisting the Holy Spirit.

+ When one "mentally ascends" to My Word, their eyes are closed to what I see. In total reliance upon the Holy Spirit, revelation knowledge [exact or true knowledge] is born and their eyes [spiritual] are opened to what I see.

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[AUGUST 27th 2007]


+ It is a time of great "spiritual darkness" for those of My children who have been content to ride the crest of worldliness that seeks to lure My people away from Me, and from the close intimate fellowship [relationship] I so desire to have with each and every one of My children. Even some who have been baptized in My Spirit have allowed themselves to be deceived by the Evil One, and have hardened their hearts against Me to a degree. Because of this they have cast the words that I have delivered through My servants, the holy apostles and prophets, behind them.

I do not take the rejection of My bondservants and handmaidens lightly and I say to you this day, they shall be vindicated in their faithfulness - for their vindication is from Me. It is now a time of gathering together [divinely connecting] those of My children who are walking in the light; But to those who allow darkness to enter in - they shall reap just as they have sown, for there is a way which "seems" right to some of My children, but truly, truly, its end is the way of death [Proverbs 14:12]. Cast not your eyes behind you, for I shall deal with all who have come against you in a spirit of reproach and unrighteous judgement! Only keep your eyes "fixed" on Me, My beloved ones, for we have much work to do.

Again I say to you, that all that comes upon the "sons of disobedience" in this season is designed for their greatest eternal benefit - for great is My mercy. Keep your mind set on the things above at every turn, for great darkness will cover the peoples [Isaiah 60:2], and only those who desire to see Me from their heart of hearts will see Me as I truly am. For I have not hidden Myself from any of My children, but rather it is those who have, by an act of their will [and a holding to form of self-desire and self-agenda] removed themselves from My perfect will, and forsaken My presence in order to maintain the darkness in their heart that have "hidden" themselves from Me. Guard your hearts with all diligence for you shall be great and mighty vessels of My deliverance to many who have allowed themselves to be held captive - up until this time.

+ "I" direct the feet of My children onto the path that I have chosen for them, and prepare perfectly the way before them [Ephesians 2:10]. One needs to hear the voice of My Spirit in order to walk in the fullness of this revelation. For if one seeks to lean upon their own understanding and go their own way, they will surely enter onto the path that the Evil One would have them on. Truly, truly I say to you there are only two paths: one leading to death and one leading to life; one leading away from Me and one leading to Me. My children must "choose" to remain constantly on the path that I have chosen for them, for deep darkness shall "enshroud" those who turn their faces from Me in this most critical hour.

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[AUGUST 28th 2007]


+ There are those who shall mock and scorn that which you speak to them by the unction of My Spirit. Do not be dismayed [Ezekiel 2:3-7]! For from the beginning of time there have been those who have refused to listen to those I have sent. As you go forth, being led by My Spirit, your righteousness and holiness shall shine forth as the noonday sun, and it is certain that no "flesh" shall glory in the presence of the anointing that abides within you in this final hour.

+ There are many of My children whose eyes are fixed on others - and that which they are doing. I did not command My children to keep their eyes fixed on others, I commanded them to keep "their eyes fixed on My Word!

+ To the degree that My children are faithful to walk in love towards Me [Luke 10:27], it is to that same degree that they will walk in love towards ALL those who cross their path.

+ ...."You shall know them by their fruits".... 

                                                                     Matthew 7:16

        The "fruits" spoken of here are the "sum" of one's obedience or disobedience to My Word and My Spirit. That which is sown to the flesh, "corrupt" [unrighteous] fruit; that which is sown to the Spirit in perfect obedience, "true" [righteous] fruit.

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[AUGUST 29th 2007]


+ All "true" service is rooted and grounded in love.

+ If there are any remaining "strongholds" in the lives of any one of My children it is due to some area of disobedience [through fear] in their lives. It is only through perfect obedience that My children shall be enabled to "rise above" the schemes of the Evil One in this hour. For if one "holds to" any form of disobedience they will be found exercising a "perverse" faith [fear] towards [and, thus, set themselves in agreement with] the lying schemes of the Evil One.

+ All that is "critical" [judgemental - self-exaltive in nature] issues forth from a heart that is filled with fear and selfishness [pride]. This "spirit" manifests itself in the one being held captive by causing that one to continually attempt to exalt itself above all those who cross their path.

+ Hatred [unforgiveness] and rebellion will always "blind" the eyes of mankind to My miracle-working power, and My great love for them.

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[AUGUST 30th 2007]


+ Fear "breeds" self-desire, and the maintenance of self-desire "fuels" fear.

+ Those  of My children, who have "allowed" themselves to be controlled by a "spirit of strife" [division], are continually seeking [through the ground of pride and the spirit of self-exaltation working therein] the perverse [counterfeit] satisfaction and soulish gratification that comes as a result of their seeking to prove themselves "right" - not at all cost to "themselves" for My glory but for the "self-glory" that continually "fuels" the pride abiding within them.

+ If any one of My children maintain "any" ground of fear in their lives then they are a potential vessel of "strife" and "division" - no matter how good their intentions. For fear precludes "revelation" - and the lack of revelation precludes true unity [one accord].

"preclude" - to make impossible or ineffectual by prior action;

+ "Self-exaltation" [pride] in any of its various forms is the number one enemy to the "love-walk" [1 Corinthians 13:4-8a].

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[AUGUST 31st 2007]


+ I have already established the path [Ephesians 2:10] concerning My "overall plan" for every child of Mine at any given moment. It is for this reason that My children need to cast aside the fleeting feelings of their flesh, and renew their minds and establish their hearts in My Word. For how can they fellowship wholly with Me unless they think the way I think? How can they understand My ways when they persist in their own understanding? And how can they know the deepest thoughts and intentions of My heart unless their heart is "wholly" given to Me?

Many whom I have chosen for great accomplishment in the establishment of My Kingdom in the earth have resisted My blessing and My direction that I have continually placed before them. It is certain that I have a "supernatural" abhorrence for all that proceeds from evil, and it is, indeed, the time for each and every one of My children to choose their allegiance: will their fellowship with the world and its ways continue or will they separate themselves wholly unto Me? For I desire only pure and simple devotion to My Word. Many of My children struggle in the area of sin because of their reluctance to let go of the things of this world; and because of the evil intent of their hearts, they make their inheritance that was bought for them with the Blood of My dear Son, of no consequence, and they grumble and complain of the hardness of the life of faith when, in reality, the life of absolute faith is one of rest and blessing, prosperity and abundance in all.

Surely I will honor and exalt [give a "platform" to] all those of My children who are not ashamed to confess Me [by their words and actions] in all that they do,  Surely, in this hour, I will bring to a place of prominence, both in My Church and in the eyes of the world, those who "refuse to violate" the law of love - above all else.

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